Age, Biography, and Wiki
J.K. Simmons, born Jonathan Kimble Simmons, is currently 70 years old. He was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and has become one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood. Simmons' extensive career spans over three decades, with notable appearances in film, TV, and theater.
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| Date of Birth | 9 January 1955 |
| Age | 70 Years |
| Birth Place | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about J.K. Simmons' height and weight are not widely documented, he is often recognized for his distinctive appearance, particularly his bald head, which has become a defining feature of his on-screen presence.
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Dating & Relationship Status
J.K. Simmons is married to Michelle Schumacher, and they have two children together. The couple has been supportive of each other throughout his career, maintaining a relatively private personal life.
One of three children, Simmons attended Ferry Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Woods. In 1965, when he was 10 years old, his family moved to Worthington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. From 1970 to 1972, he attended Worthington High School, where he participated in drama, football and choir. In 1973, when he was 18, they moved to Missoula, Montana, where his father became director of the School of Music at the University of Montana. The younger Simmons graduated from the University of Montana in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. During college, he became a member of the music-oriented fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Simmons appeared at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Bigfork, Montana, in various roles from 1977 to 1982. Later, he moved to Seattle and became a member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre, where he met his best friend Michael Smith. Simmons eventually landed his first role on Broadway in 1992.
He appeared as Ralph Earnhardt, the father of race-car driver Dale Earnhardt, in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, and also made appearances as Will Pope, Assistant Chief of the LAPD, in the series The Closer. In the show Raising Hope, he plays Burt Chance's brother Bruce Chance. In a precursor to joining the Law & Order cast as Skoda, Simmons appeared in Homicide: Life on the Street, portraying a criminal in a Law & Order cross-over episode. Other roles include an army general in the television sitcom Arrested Development, and Dan the Barber in the surreal Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete in 1995.
He played B.R. in the film Thank You for Smoking (2005) and has been praised for his performance in Juno (2007) as "Mac" McGuff, the title character's father. Simmons played J. Jonah Jameson, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Daily Bugle, in all three of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, as well as in the expanded video game adaptation of Spider-Man 3. In 2008, he played a CIA superior in Burn After Reading and appeared in Postal as Candidate Welles. He also appeared in I Love You, Man as the father of Paul Rudd's character.
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| Husband | Michelle Schumacher (m. 1996) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, J.K. Simmons' net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. His wealth is primarily attributed to his successful acting career, including roles in high-profile films and television shows, as well as his work as a voice actor and spokesperson for Farmer's Insurance.
Career, Business, and Investments
Simmons has had a versatile career, starring in films like "Spider-Man," "Whiplash," and "Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage." He has also appeared in numerous TV shows and Broadway productions. His voice acting credits include animated films and video games. Simmons has been the primary spokesman for Farmer's Insurance since 2010, contributing significantly to his earnings.
In 2021, Simmons provided the voice for Omni-Man in the animated show Invincible, played the role of George Zax, CEO of a family-owned and operated pharmaceutical company on the fourth season of Goliath, and also appeared in the military science-fiction film The Tomorrow War.
In April 2011, he appeared in Portal 2 as the voice of Aperture Science founder Cave Johnson, a performance that was lauded as the "surprise star turn" of the game. He reprised his role as Cave Johnson in the 2015 video game Lego Dimensions, the 2022 video game Aperture Desk Job, and was introduced to be a part of the Dota 2 2022 Battle Pass: Part II in an Announcer and Mega Kills Packs.
Social Network
J.K. Simmons does not have a strong social media presence, preferring to maintain a low online profile. However, his work is widely discussed and celebrated across various platforms.
Education
J.K. Simmons attended the University of Montana, where he studied music. He later transitioned to acting, which became his primary career path.
Throughout 2011 to 2018, Simmons was a prime-time voice actor for the Adult Swim stop-motion series Robot Chicken. Simmons performed various voices for several characters over the last couple of years. For example, one of the characters that he played was Vernon Schillinger (in 2011) for a singular episode. In 2011 and 2014, he also voiced Master Chief for various scenes throughout two episodes. Lastly in 2018, he voiced the widely known J. Jonah Jameson for an episode. Simmons starred in several films produced or directed by his friend Jason Reitman, including Thank You for Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, and Jennifer's Body. In 2013, he had a small role as Mr. Jervis in Reitman's film Labor Day. He voices Tenzin, an Airbending master and the son of Aang and Katara, in the 2012 Nickelodeon series The Legend of Korra, the sequel series to the 2005 Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He starred as blind lawyer "Mel Fisher" in Growing Up Fisher. From 2015 to 2016, he voiced the scientist Stanford Pines on the Disney XD animated series Gravity Falls for the second season.
In the 2014 drama film Whiplash, Simmons played Terence Fletcher, an intensely demanding and abusive bandleader at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory of Music, who bullies and cajoles his student, Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller). The wide acclaim for Simmons's performance included winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Rolling Stone said "Beat the drums for an Oscar for Simmons." Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times said "Simmons delivers one of the most memorable performances of the year." Entertainment Weekly summed up the reaction by saying Simmons's performance "has been universally praised" and that he was "a leading contender for Best Supporting Actor." On January 11, 2015, Simmons won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and he went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on February 22, 2015.
In the field of television commercials, Simmons is widely known for being the voice of the yellow M&M, a role he has played since 1996, replacing John Goodman. He has also done voice-over work for Philips Norelco razors. In live-action, he is featured as Professor Nathaniel Burke of the University of Farmers in ads for Farmers Insurance Group, since 2010.
